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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249New York, NYServices provided
See all 31 projects1-800Accountant is a professional firm specializing in accounting services such as bookkeeping, tax preparation, and financial advisory. Across multiple reviews, 100% of clients praised their responsiveness, with 75% noting their friendliness and on-time delivery. Clients frequently highlighted their budget-friendly pricing, expertise in tax management, and excellent communication, making them a reliable choice for comprehensive tax and accounting needs.
Undisclosed$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49New York, NYServices provided
See all 31 projectsGeorge Dimov, CPA is an accounting services firm specializing in tax preparation, bookkeeping, payroll, and financial advisory. Reviews highlight an impressive 100% positive feedback for their professionalism, responsiveness, and timely delivery. Notably, 88% of reviewers commend their ability to address complex financial situations and provide tailored recommendations, showcasing their expertise in financial reporting and tax filing.
$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Cambridge, MAServices provided
See all 12 projectsCoCountant is an accounting services firm providing comprehensive bookkeeping, financial reporting, and controller-level oversight. Across reviews, clients praise their reliability, attention to detail, and ability to consistently meet deadlines, with 100% of feedback highlighting timely project management and high-quality consultation. Their services, including bookkeeping, tax preparation, and financial statement preparation, are tailored for various business needs, ensuring audit readiness and enhanced financial visibility.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Duluth, MN
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Licari, Larsen & Co. Is an Accounting company. They are located in Duluth, Minnesota and have small team. Their services include Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Milano, Italy
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Caf Acli is an Accounting company. They are based in Milano, Italy and have midsize team. Their team specializes in Accounting.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Walnut, CAServices provided
See all 18 projectsindinero is an accounting services firm offering bookkeeping, tax preparation, financial reporting, and CFO support. Based on the reviews, 100% of clients express satisfaction with their responsiveness and professionalism, with frequent mentions of their effective communication and tailored financial solutions. Clients commend indinero for streamlining processes and delivering timely results, with 0% reporting any need for significant improvement.
$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Services provided
See all 3 projects<p>Watter CPA is your trusted partner in accounting and advisory services. Located in Rockville, Maryland, we have been serving clients across various industries since 1988. Our firm, founded
Read more$25,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Sydney, AustraliaServices provided
See all 2 projectsTalent Formula is an accounting services firm that specializes in talent acquisition and management for industry-specific needs, including financial analysts and accountants. They have been praised for their efficient recruitment process and cultural alignment, contributing to a 100% positive feedback rate for their support in business growth and team integration.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Milano, Italy
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TALEA is an Accounting company. The Milano, Italy-based team provides Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Québec, Canada
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Malenfant Dallaire is an Accounting company. Their small team is based in Québec, Canada. Their services include Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Québec, Canada
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Small Accounting company MORIN DESROCHERS BEAULIEU, is headquartered in Québec, Canada. The team offers Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Pasadena, CA
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KROST is an Accounting company. They offer Accounting and Business Consulting and were founded in 1939. The agency is in Pasadena, California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Pasadena, CA
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Steven E. Fishman is an Accounting company. The Pasadena, California-based company offers Accounting.
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See all 3 projectsClarity Tax Group & CPA's is an accounting services firm specializing in bookkeeping, tax preparation, and financial reporting. The reviews reflect 100% positive feedback, highlighting their timely and accurate service delivery. Clients appreciate their responsiveness and professionalism, with 50% mentioning the ease of maintaining bookkeeping records and tax information.
UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Hainesport, NJServices provided
See all 2 projectsWasserman Accounting CPA is a comprehensive accounting services firm specializing in bookkeeping, financial reporting, tax preparation, and financial advisory. The firm consistently receives positive feedback, with 100% of reviewers highlighting their reliable project management, clear communication, and timely compliance with statutory deadlines, thereby ensuring clients receive accurate financial reporting and proactive tax planning.
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See all 1 projectsAlexander Accountants, CPAs is an accounting services firm specializing in tax preparation, financial reporting, and financial advisory. Reviews highlight their expertise and effective tax-saving strategies, achieving significant client savings. Clients praise their communication and accuracy, with 100% positive feedback noting their knowledge and timely project delivery.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Québec, Canada
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Quantum Juricomptable is a small Accounting company based in Québec, Canada. Their services include Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Montréal, Canada
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Gilles Gascon CPA is an Accounting company. Their small team is located in Montréal, Canada. Their services include Accounting.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Londonderry, NHServices provided
See all 22 projectsAppletree Business Services is a comprehensive accounting services firm offering bookkeeping, tax preparation, payroll, and financial analysis. Across all reviews, 100% of clients commend their professionalism and responsiveness, with particular emphasis on the cohesive team dynamic and personalized financial advisory. Many clients also appreciate their ability to handle transitions smoothly, ensuring financial clarity and efficiency.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Ottawa, Canada
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Houle & Associates Chartered Professional Accountants is an Accounting company located in Ottawa, Canada. Established in 2011, the team provides Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Kitchener, Canada
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Small Accounting company UF Tax and Accounting, is in Kitchener, Canada. The team specializes in Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Montréal, Canada
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Arcade Accounting is an Accounting company. They are in Montréal, Canada and have small team. Their team focuses on Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Montréal, Canada
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Timan & Associates is an Accounting company. Founded in 1998, the team provides Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Baldwin, GA
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Located in Baldwin, Georgia, Payco Payroll Solutions is a small Accounting company. Their services include Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Montreal, Canada
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Moras CPA is an Accounting company. The firm is based in Montreal, Canada. Their services include Accounting.
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Accounting company Jorge I. Bin, CPA, MST was founded in 2006. In Glendale, California, the team provides Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Ottawa, Canada
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Vaive and Associates Professional Corporation is an Accounting company. Based in Ottawa, Canada, their small team focuses on Accounting. The agency was launched in 2003.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Ottawa, Canada
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In Ottawa, Canada, Hendry Warren LLP is a midsize Accounting company. Their services include Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9East Orange, NJ
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Clinton Robinson Professional is an Accounting company. They are headquartered in East Orange, New Jersey and have small team. They provide Accounting.
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Magnus Franklin Consulting, LLC, a small Accounting company, is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The team offers Accounting.
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Small Accounting company Jones Taxes & Financial Services, LLC, is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The team focuses on Accounting.
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K A Consulting. LLC is a small Accounting company located in Gloucester, New Jersey. The team specializes in Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Woodbury, NJ
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KMWCPA, LLC is a small Woodbury, New Jersey-based Accounting company. The team specializes in Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Allentown, PA
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Lester Bahr CPA, LLC is a small Allentown, Pennsylvania-based Accounting company. Their services include Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9West Chester, PA
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Accounting company TurboQB, LLC was launched in 2010. The firm offers Accounting.
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In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Ecclesiastes Business Enterprise, LLC is a small Accounting company. The team focuses on Accounting.
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Thompson Tax LLC is an Accounting company. They offer Accounting and are headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bala Cynwyd, PA
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Paige Consulting Services, LLC is a Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania-based Accounting company. They focus on Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9St. Louis, MO
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Jcl Accounting Services is an Accounting company. They specialize in Accounting and were launched in 2003.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9St. Louis, MO
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Midway Tax Service, a small Accounting company, is in St. Louis, Missouri. Their services include Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sleaford, England
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D. Hubbard Accountancy is an Accounting company. Their small team is located in Sleaford, England. Their services include Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Wisbech , England
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JAF Bookkeeping & Payroll Services is an Accounting company. Their small team is in Wisbech , England. Their services include Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Woodhall Spa , England
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Small Accounting company RJ Accountancy, is located in Woodhall Spa , England. Their services include Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Stamford, England
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Brooks & Partners Accountants Ltd, an Accounting company, was launched in 2004. Located in Stamford, England, the team provides Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Crowland, England
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S&T Bookkeeping is an Accounting company in Crowland, England. The team specializes in Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Grantham, England
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Based in Grantham, England, Accumulus Accounting is an Accounting company. Launched in 2012, the team focuses on Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Saundby Retford, England
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You Count is an Accounting company. They are headquartered in Saundby Retford, England and have small team. Their services include Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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Small Accounting company Nicholas Sider CPA, CGA, is based in Toronto, Canada. The team offers Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Middle Rasen , England
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Yellow Fox Accountancy Ltd is an Accounting company. They are headquartered in Middle Rasen , England and have small team. Their services include Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999St. Louis, MO
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Ryan is an Accounting company. The St. Louis, Missouri-based company was launched in 1991. Their services include Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Skegness, England
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Keith May Accounting Services, a small Accounting company, is based in Skegness, England. The team provides Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Belton, England
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C L Shipley Bookkeeping Services is an Accounting company based in Belton, England. They focus on Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Peak Hill, England
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Redwood Bookkeeping is a small Peak Hill, England-based Accounting company. Their services include Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Caistor, England
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Small Accounting company AKR Accounting, is headquartered in Caistor, England. Their services include Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Millville, NJ
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Located in Millville, New Jersey, Tony Novak CPA is a small Accounting company. Their services include Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Wisbech Cambs, England
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New Age Accountants is an Accounting company. The agency is located in Wisbech Cambs, England. Their services include Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9St. Louis, MO
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David A. Goldfarb is an Accounting company. In St. Louis, Missouri, their small team offers Accounting. The firm was launched in 2008.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Paris, France
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Bizouard & Associés, an Accounting company, was founded in 1948. The team focuses on Accounting and is in Paris, France.
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Marcus James Consulting, LLC is a small Accounting company headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The team offers Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ottawa, Canada
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Launched in 2000, Smith & West, CPA is a small Ottawa, Canada-based Accounting company. Their services include Accounting.
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Undisclosed$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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37.4/40.017.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Cambridge, MA
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32.6/40.017.4/20 Reviews8.3/10 Clients & Experience6.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Noida, India
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32/40.016.4/20 Reviews8.3/10 Clients & Experience7.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Palo Alto, CA
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31.9/40.016.2/20 Reviews7.2/10 Clients & Experience8.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Londonderry, NH
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32.5/40.018.4/20 Reviews6.9/10 Clients & Experience7.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+Undisclosed1,000 - 9,999Irving, TX
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31.5/40.017.8/20 Reviews6.6/10 Clients & Experience7.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$300+ / hr2 - 9Cleveland, OH
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31.4/40.016.6/20 Reviews7.7/10 Clients & Experience7.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Coimbatore, India
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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32.6/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Austin, TX
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30.9/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience6.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Wrocław, Poland
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30.7/40.016.6/20 Reviews6.8/10 Clients & Experience7.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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30.6/40.016.2/20 Reviews6.3/10 Clients & Experience8.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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30.4/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience4.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Jaipur, India
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34.1/40.016.8/20 Reviews8/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Vaughan, Canada
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32.1/40.016.4/20 Reviews8.9/10 Clients & Experience6.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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32.1/40.018.4/20 Reviews6.6/10 Clients & Experience7.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Walnut, CA
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37.6/40.017.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience10/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Houston, TX
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28.7/40.016.4/20 Reviews6/10 Clients & Experience6.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Wrocław, Poland
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28.5/40.016.2/20 Reviews6.2/10 Clients & Experience6.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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29.6/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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36.4/40.017/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49دبي, United Arab Emirates
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28.4/40.015.2/20 Reviews7.7/10 Clients & Experience5.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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28.2/40.016.2/20 Reviews6/10 Clients & Experience6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Sydney, Australia
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31.6/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience5.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Philadelphia, PA
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32.1/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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28/40.013.6/20 Reviews5.7/10 Clients & Experience8.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249
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$10,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Sugar Land, TX
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27.6/40.017.4/20 Reviews3.7/10 Clients & Experience6.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Syracuse, NY
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33.6/40.017.2/20 Reviews8.7/10 Clients & Experience7.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
40% Accounting60% Other
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Top Accountants and Accounting Firms
An accounting firm manages and analyzes a business’s financial activities. Core responsibilities include bookkeeping, preparing financial statements, filing taxes, and advising on cash flow and compliance. Many firms also offer strategic insights such as budgeting, forecasting, and risk management to help leadership make informed decisions. In short, accountants translate numbers into actionable business intelligence.
Typical offerings include:
- Bookkeeping & general ledger maintenance
- Payroll processing and payroll tax filings
- Tax preparation, planning, and advisory
- Audit and assurance (internal or external)
- Financial reporting under GAAP or IFRS
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CFO or controller outsourcing
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Specialized niches—estate planning, fiduciary accounting, or ERP system implementation Firms often bundle these services into customizable packages, letting you scale support as your organization grows.
Pricing depends on location, complexity, and scope:
- Basic monthly bookkeeping: $500–$2,000
- Full-service accounting (bookkeeping + payroll + tax): $2,000–$10,000 per month
- Annual audit for SMBs: $10,000–$50,000
- Hourly consulting: $100–$300+
Rates rise for Big Four–level audits, multi-entity consolidations, or highly regulated industries. Always request detailed proposals outlining deliverables, hourly rates, and any one-time fees.
Start by defining your must-have services and budget. Then:
- Check Clutch reviews for verified client experiences.
- Evaluate industry expertise—manufacturing, SaaS, nonprofit, etc.
- Confirm certifications (CPA, ACCA) and regulatory compliance.
- Assess communication style and tech stack (cloud platforms, automation tools).
- Request sample reports to gauge clarity and depth.
Shortlist two or three firms and schedule discovery calls before making a final decision.
- Lack of transparency about pricing or engagement scope
- Guarantees of “huge tax refunds” without context
- No proof of professional liability insurance
- Outdated software or resistance to cloud-based tools
- Slow or unclear communication during the proposal stage
If any of these arise, keep looking.
- Which industries do you specialize in?
- Who will be my day-to-day contact, and what are their qualifications?
- How do you ensure data security and confidentiality?
- What software platforms do you use, and can you integrate with our systems?
- How do you measure success and report on KPIs?
- Can you provide references for similar engagements?
Well-prepared answers indicate a firm’s readiness to support your business.
Outsourcing gives you on-demand access to a multidisciplinary team such as tax specialists, auditors, and CFO-level advisors, often at a lower cost than maintaining full-time staff. You also gain independent oversight, reduced fraud risk, and scalable expertise as your company expands.
Bookkeepers focus on daily transaction recording and basic reconciliations. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) firms can perform audits, represent you before tax authorities, and provide higher-level advisory services. Growing businesses often start with bookkeeping, then engage a CPA firm for complex compliance and strategic guidance.